Zesty delight: Transform leftover rice into tadka lemon magic
Ingredients: Ghee 1 tbsp, Rai (mustard seeds) 1 tsp, Jeera (cumin seeds) 1 tsp, Urad dal 1 tsp, Chana dal 1 tsp
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Dry red chilli 3-4 nos. (broken), Peanuts 1/4th cup, Green chillies 2-3 nos., Curry leaves 10-12 nos., Onions ½ cup (sliced)
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Pinch of sugar, Turmeric powder ½ tsp, Cooked rice 4 cups, Lemon juice 2-3 tsp, Salt to taste, Fresh coriander 1 tbsp (chopped)
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Method: Set a wok on low flame, add ghee, jeera, rai, urad dal, chana dal, dry red chillies, peanuts, green chillies and curry leaves, cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes.
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Further add sliced onions & pinch of sugar, cook on medium low flame until the onions are translucent.
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Further add turmeric powder and briefly cook for about 10-15 seconds, further add cooked rice, lemon juice, salt to taste and fresh coriander, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium high flame.
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Tadke wale lemon rice is ready, serve hot.
(Recipe courtesy Chef Sanjyot Keer)